acorn cup

/ˌeɪˈkɔrn kəp/
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Other forms: acorn cups

Definitions of acorn cup
  1. noun
    cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn
    synonyms: cupule
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    type of:
    cup
    cup-shaped plant organ
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